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port 21
Name: charlie Date: August 8, 2003 at 06:47:08 Pacific OS: win me CPU/Ram: 800mhz/512
Comment:
I just installed Zone Alarm for a firewall. I have it configured for maximum protection. I went to www.grc.com to test my ports and they are all stealth except port 21, that remained open. Is there any way to close that port or make it invisible ?
Name: Petit Jean Date: August 8, 2003 at 08:13:10 Pacific
Reply:
Unless your computer is an FTP server, the firewall is working well as it is.Port 20 is the FTP data port and port 21 is the FTP control port.Good luck.
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Response Number 2
Name: Date: August 8, 2003 at 09:33:04 Pacific
Reply:
charlie,
Hmm, might set it(IE). Under Allow server DisallowX Local: and Internet: If you already haven't.
Also, Block local and internet servers. Worth a try. Oh, by chance are you using Passive FTP? Internet Options, Advanced(tab). Just curious, about that last one.
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